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PlayStation VR's Killer App is Accessibility

The PlayStation VR is here, and it’s time to wait and see if it really takes off with people around the world.

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kraenk123414d ago (Edited 3414d ago )

I agree...everybody is talking about it. Once people are hooked it's not letting go. It's just so easy to use compared to the other offerings.

Gazondaily3414d ago

Accessibility yeah. And it's potential to double up as a weight loss tool.

FunAndGun3414d ago

I am actually gaining weight, those virtual donuts pack on the pounds, I love job!

Amiga-guy3414d ago

News is getting around, My mates son came round to try it, fair to say he left wanting one, he can't afford it, but it will only be a matter of time before he picks one up, things are starting to get very interesting in the VR world.

DigitalRaptor3414d ago

How are you getting weight loss from PSVR?

You're tethered to the box, and not an incredible amount of freedom of movement. You're more likely to lose weight by actually walking round the block a couple of times, and even that's not going to help you lose a lot of weight.

kraenk123414d ago

Finally a solution to Americas 'biggest' problem.

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TankCrossing3414d ago

The Wii was accessible. PSVR is accessible relative to Rift and Vive, but it's still pretty firmly entrenched in enthusiast territory.

Red_Renegade3414d ago

don't think they're the same.

kraenk123414d ago

That's what you wish for as an XBox fan...it's becoming more mainstream than normal gaming fast, that much is for sure.

TankCrossing3413d ago

One day VR will be more mainstream than gaming. Not with these current headsets though.

As for the first part of your comment, that's devoid of fact, logic or relevance, and makes you sound like a moron.

jp_footy23414d ago

I really like accessibility so this is vr to my mind.

kevnb3414d ago (Edited 3414d ago )

I think it's a good gen 1 device, I usually wait for gen 2 though. I also wish vr was a standard accross different systems, oh well.

TankCrossing3414d ago

Sadly it may be too late for a platform-agnostic standard, VR is already dominated by execs building closed platforms. The PC community do push back fairly hard (hence Oculus dropping their constroversial DRM and allowing their games to run on Vive), but I suspect PSVR signals the end of that battle.

On the plus side, the likes of Sony and Facebook investing in VR is definitely accellerating the development of the tech.

uth113414d ago

Usually in tech, proprietary devices come first, followed by ones conforming to a defacto standard. If you try to standardize first, it usual fails because the standards are too short-sighted.

However gaming never standardized on a single platform, and maybe VR won't. Or maybe they will only standardize in the PC space

TankCrossing3414d ago

VR could have gone either way though, as it's essentially display tech that could have become as separate and compatible as a TV.

Oculus is a good example, as that was part of their stated goal until Facebook bought them.

MasterCornholio3414d ago

People with glasses can use PSVR with little issue.

:)

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The Best Cozy VR Games to Relax, Unwind, and Escape Into Comfort

It's time to relax and unwind with the best cozy VR games available for Meta Quest, PSVR 2 and PC VR headsets.

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Best VR Escape Room Games: Top Immersive Puzzle Experiences to Try

If you're looking for a new puzzling challenge, here's the best VR Escape Room games currently available on Meta Quest, PSVR 2 and PC VR.

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Best Fantasy Games in VR: Magic, Dragons and Huge Worlds

From Skyrim to The Mage's Tale, here's the best fantasy games currently available in VR on Meta Quest, PSVR, PSVR 2 and PC VR.

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UltimateOwnage25d ago

These all look pretty great. Skyrim VR upgraded with some of the amazing mods and running on a high end PC is really unlike anything else I've ever played, except maybe Valheim: VR.